Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.64
Dreamers' Academia
660 Pine St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
- License:
- C20LE1012
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 99
- License expiration:
- January 16, 2027
Typical cost: $997 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Dreamers' Academia from January 12, 2024 through May 5, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 15, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 15, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from December 18, 2025 through May 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 33916
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.11
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 17, 2024December 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff records did not have documentation of five years of employment history in the file. The Licensing Specialist took pictures. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook 5.1, D The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist (LS) learned five children in the age one and two classroom were being supervised by a new staff member who did not have cleared background screening. The staff member was waiting for the results of fingerprinting. The director resolved the issue by promptly sending the staff member home and taking over supervision the children in that classroom. The (LS) explained to the director that staff must meet all the requirements in statue s. 435.06(2)(a) prior to any unsupervised contact with children. The staff member must have eligible results for fingerprints not still in process. Additionally explained that if the staff member had ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-18
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist (LS) observed children in all the classrooms that were napping with less than an18 inch separation. The (LS) took pictures. The Director had the staff move the napping children's cots further apart and the center and resolved the non compliance. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 3.6.2, C.A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist(LS) observed a small green bin with plastic toys on the diapering station in the room with the age one and two children. The (LS) took pictures. The director educated the staff and the green bin was removed bringing the center into compliance. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook section 3.10.2.G G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist (LS)observed one staff member did not have documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening in the file. The staff member fingerprints were in process. The provider stated they thought the staff was approved provisionally. The (LS) explained the provider would need to have the provisional email in the record to document the department granted a provisional hire status. Prior to the completion of this report the provider emailed the licensing specialist documentation showing the staff member was eligible as of 12/18/2024. The licensing specialist reviewed the results on the background screening site that showed the staff ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [16] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the start of the inspection the licensing specialist observed 2 staff supervising 16 children Age 1 to 3 at nap time. The specialist advised the director that there are no exceptions for ratio with any children under age 2. The director corrected the issue by moving the one year old child into a different room with the staff member.Final ratio Staff/children 1/1 Age 1 1/15 Age 2-3 Provided technical assistance from Statue Section 402.305(4), F.S., 4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed two child's file had an expired immunization record. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.1, Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health dep ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for ensuring all staff members have their complete employment history documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection indicate that employment history documentation was missing for a staff member. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains accurate personnel records.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this record-keeping issue by January 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to verify that all new staff members are fully cleared through the background screening process before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 show multiple instances where background screening documentation was incomplete or missing. This question helps families understand the center's current protocols for ensuring all personnel meet state screening requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the required 18-inch distance is maintained between cots or mats during nap time in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from December 2024 noted that napping spaces were placed too close together. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages physical environment standards for sleep safety.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain how you monitor classroom staffing levels throughout the day to ensure that the required child-to-teacher ratios are always met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2024 show a finding related to staff-to-child ratios. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining proper supervision levels.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for keeping track of important health documents, such as immunization records, to ensure they remain up to date for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining current health records is essential for the well-being of all children in care. This question helps families understand how the center manages administrative tasks to keep children's files current.